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Cranford, NJ|
More Patrols Coming To Cranford As Police Launch Seat Belt Crackdown
Cranford police said drivers can expect increased enforcement as part of New Jersey’s annual “Click It or Ticket” campaign.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|
An SF Senior Dog Rescue Is Waiving Adoption Fees Through The End Of May
"By waiving adoption fees, Muttville aims to attract more potential adopters who care about senior dogs," Muttville's CEO said.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|
Hamden Beats West Haven, Falls To Southington In Recent Girls Lacrosse Games: PHOTOS
The Hamden girls lacrosse team split its recent games against West Haven and Southington.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
Bernards Urges State Action On 'Unsustainable' Rising Health Benefits Costs
Bernards Township joined other municipalities urging changes to the State Health Benefits Program.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Long Island, NY|
$30K Raised For Greenport FD + LEGO Sculptures At LI Garden + $30M Headquarters + Stop & Shop Food Pantry
More: Long Island's Tallest Indoor Adventure Park / Rock Out For Mental Health Event
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|
LGBTQ Activists Defy West Orange, Pride Rainbows Return To Town Hall
“They can wash away the rainbow, but they can’t wash away our pride,” advocates said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|
Woman Gives Birth In NYC Court
Protesters blocked parts of Jay Street to demand investigations after deaths, prolonged detentions and a courtroom birth.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|
LI Towns Roll Out Plans As LIRR Strike Causes Travel Chaos
Long Islanders described gridlock traffic and hours-long commutes as union workers continued picketed outside Babylon station.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
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Norristown, PA|
Massive Data Center 'Cluster' Proposed In Upper Merion
A series of eight new data centers of more than 4 million square feet have been proposed within a small part of Upper Merion.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|
As Memorial Day Nears, Seaside Heights Works To Prevent Repeat Of 2025 Chaos
Curfews, boardwalk closing times and increased fines for rule-breakers are in place. Town officials hope that deters rowdy behavior.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|
3-Story, 710-Unit Self Storage Facility Proposed On Route 206 In Hillsborough
Applicant is seeking use and bulk variances to build a 103,560-square-foot self-storage facility on Route 206.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
Court Docs Reveal History Of Domestic Violence For Suspect Charged In Karen Hollis Case
Here's the latest on the man accused of abuse of a corpse after the body of Karen Deann Hollis was found in Greene County over the weekend.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
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Bridgewater, NJ|
Report Of Man With Gun Near School Prompts Lockdown In Somerville
A reported man with a gun near a school led to a lockdown before police determined there was no threat.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|
'More Traffic Than I've Ever Seen:' Community Reacts To LIRR Strike
"Everybody's losing money." 300,000 commuters are without the LIRR since Saturday, and Nassau County members are sharing their voices.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield Board Of Selectpersons Approves Affordable Housing Pact, Flood Project Bond Increase
At a meeting earlier this month, board approved affordable housing plans, and flood mitigation funding, among other motions.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|
Sarasota-Manatee Originals Launches Reimagined Culinary Tour Series
The food-and-wine trolley series will make stops in Sarasota, Bradenton, Siesta Key, Anna Maria Island and Nokomis-Venice.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
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Temecula, CA|
Murrieta Resident Hits Big At Pechanga Resort Casino Penny Slot Machine In May
The Pechanga Resort Casino's second "Home Sweet Win" $2M House Giveaway is still in play for one more weekend.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Windsor, CT|
Windsor Budget Heads Back To Council After Failed Vote
The Town Council is expected to revisit the failed budget and decide when voters will see it again.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Middletown, CT|
South Fire, Animal Control Pull Off Good Old-Fashioned Cat Rescue In Middletown
Yes, a cat was stuck in a tree in Middletown Monday.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
$25.77M Penthouse Tops UES Luxury Real Estate Deals
Ink has dried on 15 real estate deals over $4,000,000 on the Upper East Side.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
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Shelton-Derby, CT|
Child Struck By Personal Watercraft At State Park In Shelton: FD
Fire officials said the injured child was taken to a local trauma facility.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|
Iconic Seafood Restaurant Coming To JW Marriott Detroit Water Square
A popular seafood restaurant will open inside the upcoming JW Marriott Detroit Water Square in downtown Detroit.
Dylan Siwicki, Patch Staff
Bethel, CT|
Former Bank In Bethel Could Become Community Hub
Town officials say the property could be used for coworking, arts, workforce and civic programs.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Hindale Restaurant Plans New Eatery Next Door
Hinsdale has become more family-driven and children-focused, a restaurant co-owner said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Minooka Man Commits Domestic Violence At Motel 6 Along Mall Loop Drive: Joliet Police
The victim was evaluated at the scene by Joliet Fire Department paramedics.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Car Thief Returns To Scene Of His Joliet Crime, Police Making Arrest Discover His Warrant: Cops
Joliet police say the owner did not give permission to anyone else to take his vehicle.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|
Lacey Adopts 2026 Budget With Tax Increase
The owner of a home assessed at $300K will pay an extra $129.58 annually.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|
Once-Rejected Avon Housing Project Back Before The Town
The Avon Planning and Zoning Commission will revisit this week a controversial Nod Road housing proposal it rejected back in 2019.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Joliet Teenager Shoves Pregnant Woman During Heated Argument: Joliet Police
The victim was evaluated at the scene by Joliet Fire Department paramedics.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Warminster, PA|
2025 Primary Election Turnout Reached Near High In Bucks Co.
Bucks County residents will return to the polls to cast votes in Tuesday's primary election.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Skokie, IL|
Skokie Artist's Mosaic "Hate Has No Home Here" Finishes Skokie Library Residency
Artist Zeeshan Farooq was part of the library's Maker in Residence Program, which invites artists to share their artistic expertise.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Man Fell Asleep At Thorntons Gas Pumps, Then Joliet Police Came And Arrested Him For These Charge: Polices
During the investigation, Joliet police say the responding officers saw drug paraphernalia in plain view.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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St. Pete, FL|
$200K Raised To Lift Pinellas Park Restaurant Manager Out Of Homelessness
A Tampa influencer raised $200K to rent a home for the 85-year-old woman who runs Café Bích Nga and frequently sleeps at the restaurant.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Granby-East Granby, CT|
Vandals Damage New Playscape At Granbrook Park
East Granby officials said the setback will not stop plans to upgrade the park and install new security cameras.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
After Driving 96 MPH In 55-Zone, Joliet Motorist Must Be Denied Release Under SAFE-T-Act: Prosecutors
Carlos Almazan, 28, comes from the 300 block of Joliet's Wheeler Road.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Brush Fire Sparks Along Route 202 In Bridgewater
The Bradley Garden Volunteer Fire Company battled the fire over the weekend.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Simsbury, CT|
Hearing To Resume On Massive Simsbury Housing Development
Simsbury wetlands officials continued a hearing on a proposed 689-unit apartment complex development at the old Hartford Insurance campus.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
Large Academic Building Proposed At Greenwich Private School Campus
A new three-story, 25,900-square-foot freestanding STEM building is proposed on the school's campus, according to submitted plans.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Bensenville Golf Theft Case Lingers 4 Years Later
Police suspect nearly $800,000 in questionable refunds were made for private events.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Strangling Suspect's Case Dropped
The man also served time for his role in a 2005 fight that led to a man's death.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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